Bangladesh, Nov. 28 -- BNP on Sunday extended its support to the students demanding half bus fare for them, and urged the government to take steps to meet their demand.

"We extend our full support to the demand of the students. We demand that steps be taken to provide them with half passes by reducing the fare. The government can provide subsidy, if necessary, in this regard," he told a rally.

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Jatiyatabadi Swechchasebak Dal arranged the progarmme in front of the Jatiya Press Club, demanding BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's treatment abroad.

The BNP leader said the students have been staging demonstrations demanding 50 percent discount in public transport as the costs of their ...